Obituaries

Frances W. Hazelwood, 79, of North Chesterfield went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Walthall and Ella Rose Henretta Walthall. Frances is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years, Robert M. Hazelwood and a sister, Alice Crews. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Elliott (Brian); nephew, Shane Crews and great niece, Ava Raics. Frances was a retired teacher for Prince Edward Academy (now Fuqua School) and touched...

Mamie Rachel Bishop, 83 of Farmville, VA died at Centra Southside Hospital on February 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Elvan Leonard and Luvania Leonard and her brothers; Carlton Leonard, Dewey Leonard, Alvin Leonard, Stanley Leonard, sisters; Minnie Ruth Leonard, Nancy Ann Philps. She is survived by her children; David Michael Baker, Edwin Newton Baker, Chris Michael Bishop, Karen E. Atkins and grandchildren. She loved the Lord and loved to sing. She worked as a CAN at...

Virginia “Jenny” Smith Ballou passed away on February 8, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born in Farmville, VA on Oct. 5, 1936 to the late Ottway and Virginia Brisentine Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Hiram Ballou and her granddaughter Brittany Rollins. Jenny is survived by her son, David Rodney Franklin (Beth) of Powhatan, daughter Wanda Dews (Ralph) of Farmville, daughter Robin Elliott (John) of Roanoke, and daughter Cathy Rollins (Tony) of Southport, NC.,...

James Cooper Bell, "Jimmy," (45), of Appomattox, Virginia passed peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Jimmy grew up in Manassas, Virginia. Jimmy was a local attorney in Farmville, Virginia and served the community practicing mainly criminal defense and family law. Jimmy graduated from Longwood College in 1999 with high honors and serving as the president of his fraternity TKE, with whom he shared deep bonds and lasting brotherhood. After college, Jimmy attended Regent University...

James Arness Foster, son of the late Brenda Lee Foster was born on March 21, 1976 in Albemarle, County. He attended Cumberland County Public Schools in Cumberland, VA. James was affectionately known for his witty personality and his big contagious smile. He loved people and they loved him as well. He was a gentle kind heart- ed person. He was know by his family and friends as Nessie, Big Jake and Big James. He loved his family, fishing, hunting and music. James held various...

Darin Eugene Justus, 56, of Cumberland passed January 27, 2023.  He was born February 1, 1966, a son of Phyllis Ballowe Justus and the late Richard M. “Buddy” Justus. Darin had a heart for helping others, no matter what someone needed he was there for them.  Darin was a faithful member of St. Andrews Baptist Church in Dillwyn.  Darin was an operating engineer with the IUOE Local #77. In addition to his mother, Darin is survived by two brothers, Ricky S. Justus...

Rochette Alma Webb Allen, 86 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 17, 2023. She was born in Pamplin, VA to the late John R. and Rebecca “Jennie” Glenn Webb. She grew up in Farmville and graduated from Farmville High School where she met and fell in love with the man of her dreams, William James Allen. Together they raised 2 sons; William Glenn and Sidney Jerome Allen. Rochie started her flower career by working with her mom at Webb’s Florist. She opened Rochette’s...

 Minnie Dunnavant Pridgen  94, had the joy of going to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born and raised in Charlotte Court House, Va into a loving family of 5 Girls and 2 boys. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Lydia Grace Elder in 1999 and her loving husband Harper Pridgen in 2004. She is survived by two sisters, Francis Wilmouth, and Betty Cook. Those left to treasure her memory and carry on her legacy of faith include her three...

Michael K. Schmidt, 67, of Farmville, Va. passed on January 09, 2023 at the Woodland. He is predeceased by his parents Al and Mary Francis Schmidt and wife Rita Baldwin Schmidt. He is survived by his sisters Kathy Schmidt-Redd (Werner) and Lisa Schmidt (Robert). A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 1:00PM – 2:00PM at Puckett Funeral Home with interment at Trinity Memorial Garden at 2:30PM.

Robert Moses Glenn Jr, 81 of Farmville, VA passed away on January 9, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1941 to the late Robert Glenn and Dora Foster Delano. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Billie Dawn Crenshaw Glenn, a brother John Ashby Glenn, 2 sisters Dora Angie Slaybaugh and Mary Alice Stinnett. He was born and raised on a farm in Cumberland, VA where he raised tobacco and many other crops. He served his country in the US Army before coming home to marry his wife. He was the...